Chapter 123 – 140. The Eve of Bibi Dong's Accession
Tang Hao, listless, took a few sips from a bottle of cheap beer left from last night.
"Grandpa, the troubles of the Clear Sky Sect aren't my fault. I will give the sect an explanation," he said.
While feeding the little scrawny one goat milk, Tang Hao hugged him and left the ruined temple.
He knew a fierce battle awaited. Qian Daoliu would lead Spirit Hall's Worshippers to hunt him down. Only by desperately detonating his soul rings could he reveal his true power and force Qian Daoliu to retreat.
In his previous life, Tang Hao thought his grandfather's presence made Qian Daoliu hesitate. Now he understood that as an Angel God's servitor, Qian Daoliu was sensitive to divine energy and sensed it emanating from him, causing his withdrawal.
"Hmph, Spirit Hall. Last life, I let you live. This time, I'll make sure to leave a few Worshippers alive. When Xiao San destroys Spirit Hall, he won't bear as much pressure," Tang Hao said arrogantly.
But Tang Hao did not encounter Qian Daoliu's pursuit. Instead, in a tavern on the outskirts of a town with just over two thousand residents, he overheard a conversation.
"Have you heard? Spirit Hall attacked the Clear Sky Sect. The sect's disciples are almost wiped out—only ten percent remain. The world's number one sect has fallen this low. Their downfall is surely due to a disgraceful descendant."
"If Tang Hao hadn't existed, the Clear Sky Sect would still be mighty."
"No one knows now. The Clear Sky Sect was forced to hang a plaque calling them 'Rat's Den.' The entire world knows it."
"Clear Sky Sect, Rat's Den! Hahaha!"
Before finishing his laughter, a large, powerful hand grabbed the man's neck roughly and pulled him forward. In his eyes, a burly man with red eyes and heavy breathing appeared.
"What did you say? What's wrong with the Clear Sky Sect? Tell me!" Tang Hao's eyes glowed red with rage.
"Wait, wait! Don't be angry!" The man trembled in fear and told Tang Hao everything he heard. Tang Hao understood what had happened to the Clear Sky Sect.
"That's all I know. Please spare me!" the man begged.
Snap!
The next moment, Tang Hao twisted the man's neck and released him. The man fell dead, eyes wide with unrest.
"Ah, a dead man! A dead man!" Panic spread through the tavern as people fled.
"You insult the Clear Sky Sect and shall die for it—"
The Killing God Domain emanated from Tang Hao; he summoned the Clear Sky Hammer and struck down anyone attempting to flee under the massive iron hammer.
Yet still, Tang Hao couldn't completely vent his anger and grievance.
He left the tavern, unleashed his Martial Spirit Avatar, and let the towering hammer descend upon the small city like a god falling upon ants.
The frightened people looked up and saw the sky-blocking Clear Sky Hammer, panicking and running in all directions.
"Ahhhhh!"
Tang Hao roared furiously:
"Spirit Hall, Spirit Hall! Return the lives of hundreds from my Clear Sky Sect! I want blood for blood!"
Boom! One hammer strike took dozens of lives.
Boom! Another strike turned hundreds into ghosts.
Tang Hao vented until dusk, reducing the entire city to ruins. His fury and grievance were only half relieved.
Standing upon the ruined city, Tang Hao threw aside the Clear Sky Hammer, stretched his arms, and struck his chest hard, howling fiercely like a baboon.
"Ahhhhhh!"
"Spirit Hall, I, Tang Hao, have long left the Clear Sky Sect. I act alone, responsible alone. What concern is this to the sect? Why drag the innocent Clear Sky Sect into this? Why trouble them?"
The blood-red sunset shone over the ruins. Tang Hao bathed in the crimson light, exuding murderous aura.
"Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu, since you won't come to me, don't blame me for attacking Spirit Hall and slaughtering your members. You killed one of mine; I will kill a hundred of yours to avenge my fallen brethren!" Tang Hao's eyes turned fiery red, breaths ragged.
Deciding that since Qian Daoliu wouldn't come for him, he would strike the Spirit Hall himself, filled with supreme confidence, Tang Hao left.
Unnoticed, amid the ruins of the destroyed city, a child clutched a hand emerging from the wreckage, crying, "Mama, mama!"
Time passed. Suddenly, a snow-white hand rested on the filthy child's shoulder.
The tear-streaked boy looked up and saw a silver-haired woman with skin like snow.
Her arrival chilled the atmosphere.
Days later, with the woman's help, the child buried his father, mother, grandparents, and newborn sister—the entire family lost in the sudden disaster.
At death's final moment, the mother had cast him to safety.
He survived but lost his family, each now a cold grave.
The boy stood before the graves and asked, "Sister, why did he spare me? Why not kill me? Was it because he didn't see me?"
The woman was silent, then said, "To Tang Hao, you were under his watchful eyes. He could not have missed you."
"Then why? Is he not afraid I'll seek revenge?" the boy asked resentfully.
"Perhaps he simply doesn't care," she replied. "His Clear Sky Hammer is the continent's top weapon spirit, nearly Title Douluo. You? Your parents' spirits hint at your own future. Mutation is a one-in-a-million chance. Even if you mutate, can your spirit surpass the Clear Sky Hammer?"
"To take revenge, you must be strong. To be strong, you must have the right. Martial spirit is the key."
The boy bowed his head, struck by the harsh truth.
From Tang Hao's view, apart from Spirit Hall and a few top powers, he had little to fear.
Not to mention his son Tang San, future Divine King, and himself—master of countless destinies. In Douluo Continent, bloodlines determine spirits, which determine fate. Strong families stay strong; weak ones remain ants forever.
Got hatred? Keep it inside. Revenge needs qualification, not all have it.
This kid posed no threat—like weeds by the roadside. Tang Hao wouldn't waste time delivering a final hammer strike.
"Can I take revenge?"
"You must decide. Do you want revenge?"
"I do!"
"Do you dare?"
"Why not?"
"I can give you power, but it comes at a price. Will you accept?"
"If you give me power, I'll pay any price."
"Then welcome to Spark."
(END CHAPTER)
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